Partha Nandi MD, FACP
It’s important to stay on top of the news about COVID-19 because what we know changes so rapidly. The number of global cases and deaths continue to climb as scientists discover more about this highly contagious virus. One silver lining shown by new research is that those with asthma are not being hit as hard…
Understandably so, many people have questions about the novel coronavirus. Here I answer questions about symptoms and prevention. Question From Renee Galante – “If you lose your taste or sense of smell could you be a carrier?” According to The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, this is a possibility. They’re noting anecdotal reports…
Currently, the CDC does not recommend that healthy individuals wear masks while in public. But these official guidelines could be changing to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. In other countries, especially Asian countries, wearing a mask is extremely common during respiratory outbreaks. Both Taiwan and Hong Kong were able to greatly control their COVID-19…
With some reports ranking Michigan as the second sickest state in the nation, reports of influenza cases continue to rise. With so many of my patients, friends, and family falling ill with the flu, I know the flu is worse this year. As of December 28, 2019, the Michigan Disease Surveillance Systems reported over 300,000…
We’re living in unprecedented times with a lot of uncertainty still surrounding the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. With warmer weather on the horizon, many are wondering if we should expect the virus to fade with increasing temperatures. Common upper respiratory illnesses like colds and the flu often hit hardest in winter. The warmer seasons…
Unfortunately, flu season hit the ground running and the influenza virus is usually high in certain states for this time of year. Alabama, California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, and South Carolina are all reporting widespread cases of the flu. This is a stark contrast to last year, where zero states reported widespread activity during this time. …
Face Masks Protect You From COVID-19 If you are a professional health care worker using a tight-fitting respirator such as the N95, a mask can help you stay safe and to stay healthy. If you are the general public without any respiratory illnesses, those lightweight disposable is not recommended at all. These masks tend to…
The Novel Coronavirus Was Created In A Lab Many conspiracy theories have been passed around on social media and through videos on YouTube stating that this new virus came from a lab and has now created the pandemic. Always remember, that spreading false information can create panic while reducing the effectiveness of the proper information…
The ‘Sunflower Crunch’ salad kits made by Fresh Express are making headlines In another multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to salad products. Eight people were sickened and 3 have been hospitalized. Is This The Same As The Romaine Lettuce Recall? The CDC says this is a different strain of E. coli than the one that…
